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Adventure, friendship and skills for life – there is a place in Scouting for every young person aged 5 to 25.

Find your section

One program, five sections, endless adventure

Young people join the section that fits their age, then progress through the program as they grow. Each section has its own style of adventure and its own kind of fun.

Joey Scouts 5–7 Years

Big imaginations, new friendships and first adventures begin here.

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Cub Scouts 8–11 Years

Try more, do more and discover just how capable you are.

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Scouts 11–14 Years

Adventurous, youth-driven challenge that builds real confidence.

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Venturers 14–18 Years

Look wide – real purpose, real voice and a wider world of possibility.

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Rovers 18–25 Years

Adventure, leadership, service and lifelong friendships for young adults.

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Our Program

One program, one journey – how young people grow through adventure and progression.

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School Holiday Program

An active, outdoor break filled with fun, challenge and new experiences.

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Speak like a Scout

Plain-English explanations of common Scout terms.

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Sections for ages 5 to 25
A youth-driven, adventurous program
Challenge with purpose at every age

Not sure which section fits?

Age sections explained makes it easy to see where your young person lands, and every section page shows what a typical term looks like.

Ready to start your Scouting journey?

Tell us a little about your young person and we will point you to your nearest Group.

Make a join enquiry